While we wait for the Cubs’ final arbitration decisions Thursday, the team made a minor deal.
The Cubs today acquired right-handed pitcher Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers for cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster, infielder Miles Mastrobuoni has been designated for assignment. The Cubs 40-man roster currently stands at 40 players.
Festa will turn 32 in March and posted a 4.37 ERA and 1.059 WHIP in 18 relief appearances for Texas in 2024. In his MLB career since 2018 with the Mariners, Mets and Rangers, Festa has a 4.60 ERA in 160 appearances, all in relief except for one start with Seattle in 2018 in which he was used as an opener.